What is the cheapest way to get from Nakano to Nagano?

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nakano to Nagano?

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Nagano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Nagano?

No, there is no direct train from Nakano to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Nakano and arriving at Nagano via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Nakano to Nagano?

The distance between Nakano and Nagano is 238 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

How do I travel from Nakano to Nagano without a car?

The best way to get from Nakano to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

How long does it take to get from Nakano to Nagano?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Nakano to Nagano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Nagano bus from?

Nakano to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Nagano train from?

Nakano to Nagano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Nakano to Nagano?

The best way to get from Nakano to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ueda, which costs ¥2100 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Nakano to Nagano bus arrive?

Nakano to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.

Where does the Nakano to Nagano train arrive?

Nakano to Nagano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Nakano to Nagano?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakano to Nagano is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Nakano to Nagano.

Where can I stay near Nagano?

There are 209+ hotels available in Nagano.

Nakano to Nagano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nakano to Nagano by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to NaganoHakutaka / ...
2h 4m
¥6,298–9,424
Bus via Ueda
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 下落合駅（のりば） to 上田駅前（１番のりば）池袋～上田 / ...
3h 29m
¥2,100–7,600
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Nakano to Nagano222.5 km
2h 52m
¥3,788–5,472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
3h 43m
¥2,400–5,500

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nakano to Nagano.

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Distance: 237.5 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Nakano, Japan and Nagano, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥6,000–9,000 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from 下落合駅（のりば） to 上田駅前（１番のりば） every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,400–3,800 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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